Primary Schooling
Children in Gaelic-medium Education learn all areas of curriculum through Gaelic until the end of Primary 3, and then learn in both English and Gaelic.Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce opened in August 2013. The school is open to all applicants from Edinburgh and the Lothians.School bus transport is available for families who live more than two miles from the school.Parents are not expected to be able to read, speak or understand Gaelic. Many parents choose to learn Gaelic, and assistance with homework is available through the school and online.You can find more information about primary school level Gaelic education here: http://bunsgoiltaobhnapairce.wordpress.com/.Secondary SchoolingJames Gillespie’s High School provides continuity through to secondary education.Gàidhlig (Gaelic language for fluent speakers) is available as a Standard and Higher Grade qualification. There are also a growing number of additional subjects that are taught through the medium of Gaelic, for example Modern Studies and Physical Education.There are many extra-curricular activities available as part of the secondary Gaelic-medium experience, such as shinty, clarsach lessons, Gaelic choir, and film and media projects.

Find out more
Find out more from Edinburgh Council about Gaelic in Schools or by contacting Norma Martin, Edinburgh Council’s Gaelic Development Officer on 0131 529 2415